Mars 2005 progress

Comet Hunter · #1 31-03-2005, 10:48 AM

Thought it would be interesting to show the progress of Mars as it slowly approaches opposition later in the year. All shots taken using a Toucam + 3x Televue Barlow

This first shot was taken on 23/03/05. Slight hints of surface detail and of the polar cap.

http://comethunter.com/images/230305mars1.jpg

Distance: 1.667ua
Diameter: 5.6"
Magnitude: 1.0

Morning of 07/04/05:
http://comethunter.com/images/070405mars.jpg

Distance: 1.558ua
Diameter: 6.0"
Magnitude: 0.9
Mars was at 40˚55' Altitude @ 4:17am local time (+10) when Image was taken.

Morning of 19/04/05
http://comethunter.com/images/190405mars.jpg

Distance: 1.472ua
Diameter: 6.4"
Magnitude: 0.7
Mars was at 50˚58' Altitude @ 5:00am local time (+10) when the image was taken. I think I really nailed this one!

I'll add more shots as the weeks and months pass and hopefully we'll be able to see a noticable difference in each new shot - thats the plan anyway

ving (David) · #2 31-03-2005, 10:53 AM

thats a great start andrew. cant wait for more.

iceman (Mike) · #3 31-03-2005, 10:54 AM

Very nice! Am hoping to get up early this week and capture Mars too, as soon as the rain and clouds go away, and the sick kids start sleeping properly again.

Mick (Michael) · #4 31-03-2005, 11:57 AM

Very nice Andrew, can't wait to see your next image of Mars.

Striker (Tony) · #5 31-03-2005, 12:05 PM

Nice work Andrew.....

toetoe (Peter) · #6 31-03-2005, 12:58 PM

I guess i say this on behalf of others starting in this hobby, the images posted here are a wealth of info for people who don`t have the equipment to see for them selves the magical wonders which are out there. Thank you to all.

#7 31-03-2005, 01:05 PM

That is very nice. I cant wait for later in the year when it should be much closer, and hopefully more detail.

rumples riot · #8 01-04-2005, 02:30 PM

Nice start to the Mars season, looking forward to imaging that.

Comet Hunter · #9 07-04-2005, 07:33 PM

Thanks guys, I've added a new pic from this morning to the first post.

ving (David) · #10 07-04-2005, 10:40 PM

theres a bit of detail in that one

on ya!

why does striker keep edition your posts?

Moonman (Michael) · #11 07-04-2005, 11:44 PM

Andrew AKA Comet Hunter

Really liked your website. Have added it to my favourites

iceman (Mike) · #12 08-04-2005, 06:08 AM

Very nice Andrew, the colour looks much more natural in the 2nd one.
oh and you might want to udpate your sig, it has "edited by striker" all the time

seeker372011 (Narayan) · #13 08-04-2005, 09:25 AM

great project, looking forward to more

gbeal · #14 08-04-2005, 12:22 PM

Well done Andrew, it is something I intend on doing as well, and you have rekindled the idea.
Gary

Comet Hunter · #15 19-04-2005, 11:16 AM

Thanks Moonman

I'm stoked about this mornings shot!!

iceman (Mike) · #16 19-04-2005, 11:25 AM

Wow great shot Andrew! You should rotate the camera so that the south polar cap is at the bottom of the image

Excellent shot well done.

It's getting bigger already.. what settings did you change for this morning?

#17 19-04-2005, 11:25 AM

Excellent stuff Andrew, one can see the planet getting larger each shot.

Comet Hunter · #18 19-04-2005, 11:33 AM

Didn't really do that much different, I think just becoming more familiar with the Toucam. I was also out field testing the completion of my current project which I think has helped alot......stay tuned

iceman (Mike) · #19 19-04-2005, 11:41 AM

ooh sounds interesting!

Make sure there's a writeup and pics for the site!

Comet Hunter · #20 19-04-2005, 11:45 AM

Yep, will start a writeup once it's fully completed hopefully today/tomorrow and provide a link to my site